This is the classic 1906
American Eagle Luger. From the 100mm barrel chambered
for the 9mm cartridge this is a 'must have' for most American Eagle DWM
Collectors. These were the first commercially sold 9mm pistols in the US; DWM
actually had to make the cartridges in those days. These were the export guns, stamped Germany meant for the
American market.(1153)

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the human eye. Magnified close-ups show us tool marks and natural
surface conditions that one normally doesn't see in the ordinary
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This is a 9mm Luger (9x19mm) manufactured by DWM (Deutsche
Waffen und Munitions Fabriken) in the classic 1906 configuration
with the 4" 100mm barrel and grip safety. The extractor is
marked Geladen (Loaded) and it is mounted on the new frame with early
extended sear. The thumb safety is polished and up for safe. The
rear sights are fixed and "V" shaped with the fixed front sight blade.
The grips are fine checkered walnut and the magazine is the rolled steel
cramped with a wooden bottom with Cal 9mm stamped in the bottom.
Simply a fantastic gun that doesn't come around in 9mm anymore.

This was a very popular
handgun in the United States prior to WWI. The 9mm Luger
cartridge was considered a powerful cartridge during the late years
leading up to WWI. The transition to this caliber was the reason
that DWM stamped the Cal 9mm on the magazine.

These were very
early produced 9mm with the short frame and receiver, the 4" standard
sized barrel and the rust blue finish. These were very early produced
9mm with the short frame and receiver, the 4" standard sized barrel and
the rust blue finish. Really beautiful guns.

The finish is superb on
these early guns with the polishing and buffing done before the rust blue
process was applied. The serial numbers were marked in the
commercial (hidden) manner under the side plate and locking lever.
Just a work of art.

All the markings are
"hidden" as in the commercial variations. This is the "short frame" with
the long sear and grip safety. These are the early walnut grips and the
locking lever, trigger and thumb

The Extractor is marked
'Loaded' in English for the American market. It was customary for
the pre-WWI commercial contract guns produced by DWM for the
installation of a National Crest on the Chamber and the use of the
indigenous language on the thumb safety and extractor. On these early
1906 Models the thumb safety is polished. A very clean and well maintained Luger with
all matching numbers.

This Parabellum is all matching; the magazine
is correct and does not exhibit any serial number. It marked with the
very rare Cal. 9mm in script. Serial number placement is in the commercial ("hidden") style. The thumb
safety is polished and extractor "Loaded" on
on the left side.

These Parabellum
were intended for sale outside Germany The "Germany" export
stamp denotes this gun was exported.

This example has
all matching numbers. The barrel is
numbered and matches the frame.The first toggle link is marked
with the DWM monogram, and there is the "V" rear sight on the last toggle
link. The early commercial Lugers never had any
serial numbers on the bottom of the magazine. The Cal 9mm stamp on
the magazine was the result of the transition from 7.65mm to the 9mm.

The non military Luger always had a
better chance of surviving in excellent condition because as a
commercial someone paid good money for it and cared for the gun like it
were their own. This Parabellum is in excellent shape inside and
out and with a little care can make someone a find collector's
investment. This is the classic
American Eagle Luger, in 9mm; the basic collector must have in any serious
collection. While these models are not 'rare' they are difficult to
obtain in excellent condition as this one represents. See Kenyon "Lugers
at Random" Page 104

This was a very popular
handgun in the United States prior to WWI. The 9mm Luger
cartridge was considered a powerful cartridge during the late years
leading up to WWI. The transition to this caliber was the reason
that DWM stamped the Cal 9mm on the magazine.The use of the American Eagle was learned
from the Swiss who wanted their national emblem over the chamber; this
proved so popular that when the test guns were sent to the US Army they
had the American Seal and continued that way through the '20's with the
Stoeger guns.

The use of the American Eagle was learned
from the Swiss who wanted their national emblem over the chamber; this
proved so popular that when the test guns were sent to the US Army they
had the American Seal and continued that way through the '20's with the
Stoeger guns.

It is entirely subjective to
give any Luger a rating of excellent or fine, just as it is to declare it
xx% blued or strawed. Few Lugers are out of the box new and these are
premium priced. Bluing percentages is like Beauty, in the eye of the
beholder. We strive to provide pictures
so you can judge for yourself if the gun meets your criteria.

We reserve the right to
withdraw any firearm from an auction site that is sold over the counter. We
reserve the right to withdrawn any weapon sold over the counter. If you need additional pictures to complete your buying decisions then
direct
Questions to:josef@phoenixinvestmentarms.comThis 1906 American Eagle is
offered for $6,595.00 over-the-counter.

LAYAWAYS: Sometimes our
"significant other" doesn't understand the beauty, craftsmanship and
investment potential of one of these investor grade weapons. In
these circumstances where discretion becomes the better part of valor we
will accept layaways of up to one year with at least 20% down and some
activity occurring monthly to insure that after one year the sale is
completed. Cancellations of layaways forfeit 33% if done within two
months, otherwise 100%. You can transfer a layaway to a consignment sale at
any time. See "Legal" for exact terms.

We
honor a three day return policy. We will answer any questions, send you any
pictures, as detailed as you want, to insure that what we are showing you is
what you want to see, before you buy it. See
Legal.

FIRING ANY WEAPON NEGATES ANY
CHANCE OF RETURN!

WARNING: We do not represent these guns as safe to
fire. They are not test fired before sale; they are sold as
collectibles only. Prior to firing you should have it inspected by a
qualified individual and abide by all safety requirements.